Today in the News: Homeland Security warns against using Internet Explorer

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The Daily Guide - Waynesville, MO

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Posted Apr. 28, 2014 at 7:00 PM

Posted Apr. 28, 2014 at 7:00 PM

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Microsoft says a security gap in Internet Explorer could allow an attacker to take complete control of a computer if the user clicks on a malicious link. The vulnerability affects versions 6 through 11 of the Web browser. Microsoft Corp. said Saturday that it was aware of "limited, targeted attacks" that tried to exploit the security gap. The company is working on a fix which it plans to provide in a software update on May 13. In the meantime, Microsoft encourages customers to enable a firewall, apply all software updates and install anti-malware software. A division of the Homeland Security Department recommends that users download a security toolkit from Microsoft or use another browser until an update becomes available. - AP

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"Edie and I are fine. We're going to see our son's baseball game this afternoon." - Paul Simon, talking today outside the Norwalk, Connecticut, courthouse where he and his wife appeared before a judge on disorderly conduct charges. The two were arrested Saturday night after what Simon called an argument, and they appeared congenial when seen together today.